Common Prepositions
Prepositions show relationships between things, like time, place, cause, and manner. This guide covers the most useful prepositions with short examples.
In
Use in to show something inside a space, a longer time period, or a condition. Think of being physically or figurally contained.
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On
Use on to show surface contact, specific days, or things attached or supported by something. It often highlights more precise placement.
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At
Use at for specific points in space or time, and for locations like events or addresses. It marks exact spots rather than areas.
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For
Use for to show purpose, duration, recipient, or cause. It connects an action to its intended benefit or time span.
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With
Use with to indicate accompaniment, instrument, or characteristic. It links someone or something that joins, causes, or possesses a feature.
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By
Use by to show agent in passive actions, means of transport, or proximity. It marks how something is done or who did it.
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About
Use about to indicate subject matter, approximation, or concern. It introduces what something relates to or an estimate.
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Summary
Prepositions are short words that signal relationships in time, place, cause, and manner. Learn a few common ones like in, on, at, for, with, by, and about to describe scenes clearly.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025